used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
architect'snounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
possessive form of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading No matter where they turned, they found plans and specifications lying about, and Eleanor’s room resembled an architect’s drafting-office.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
for the reason that
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
drafting-office
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From this reading No matter where they turned, they found plans and specifications lying about, and Eleanor’s room resembled an architect’s drafting-office.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
Eleanor
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From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
Eleanor's
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From this reading No matter where they turned, they found plans and specifications lying about, and Eleanor’s room resembled an architect’s drafting-office.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
a social unit living together
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
Forbes
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From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
set up or found
From this reading No matter where they turned, they found plans and specifications lying about, and Eleanor’s room resembled an architect’s drafting-office.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
HARVESTnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading HARVEST TIME.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading No matter where they turned, they found plans and specifications lying about, and Eleanor’s room resembled an architect’s drafting-office.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter where they turned, they found plans and specifications lying about, and Eleanor’s room resembled an architect’s drafting-office.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
millenniumnounUS /məˈleniəm/
a span of 1000 years
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
not any; not one
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
and nothing more
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
with speed
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading No matter where they turned, they found plans and specifications lying about, and Eleanor’s room resembled an architect’s drafting-office.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading No matter where they turned, they found plans and specifications lying about, and Eleanor’s room resembled an architect’s drafting-office.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
specificationsnounUS /ˌspesəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “specification” — a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
From this reading No matter where they turned, they found plans and specifications lying about, and Eleanor’s room resembled an architect’s drafting-office.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HARVEST TIME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading No matter where they turned, they found plans and specifications lying about, and Eleanor’s room resembled an architect’s drafting-office.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two pilgrims continued their progress, advancing rapidly and in such a rosy atmosphere that the millennium seemed close at hand.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The September days were exceptionally warm ones, but no one seemed to mind them because the evenings were cool.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
in or at the place that
From this reading No matter where they turned, they found plans and specifications lying about, and Eleanor’s room resembled an architect’s drafting-office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
but in spite of that
From this reading Whatever Homer Forbes’ plans were, and as yet only he and Eleanor seemed to know much about them, they evidently met the entire approval of the lady in the question, for she threw herself into the process of perfecting them with an ardor that nearly drove her family frantic.
