used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I wonder if she will take to it kindly, or with an ill concealed contempt for its limitations."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
any thing at all
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
Beulah
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From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
not accessible to view
From this reading I wonder if she will take to it kindly, or with an ill concealed contempt for its limitations."
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading I wonder if she will take to it kindly, or with an ill concealed contempt for its limitations."
COOPERATIVEadjectiveUS /koʊˈɑːpəreɪtɪv/
involving the joint activity of two or more
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading "I wonder if it will seem elegant, or cramped to death.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "I wonder if it will seem elegant, or cramped to death.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading "I wonder if it will seem elegant, or cramped to death.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wonder if she will take to it kindly, or with an ill concealed contempt for its limitations."
made afraid
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
Gertrude
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From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
homesickadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmsɪk/
longing to return home
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
how
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From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if it will seem elegant, or cramped to death.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I wonder if she will take to it kindly, or with an ill concealed contempt for its limitations."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I wonder if it will seem elegant, or cramped to death.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I wonder if she will take to it kindly, or with an ill concealed contempt for its limitations."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading I wonder if she will take to it kindly, or with an ill concealed contempt for its limitations."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
limitationsnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading I wonder if she will take to it kindly, or with an ill concealed contempt for its limitations."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
Margaret
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From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I wonder if it will seem elegant, or cramped to death.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I wonder if it will seem elegant, or cramped to death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I wonder if she will take to it kindly, or with an ill concealed contempt for its limitations."
she's
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From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
a particular situation
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
carry out
From this reading I wonder if she will take to it kindly, or with an ill concealed contempt for its limitations."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
a special situation
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wonder if she will take to it kindly, or with an ill concealed contempt for its limitations."
won't
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From this reading "The poor little thing will probably be so frightened and homesick by the time David gets her here, that she won't know what kind of a place she's arrived at," Gertrude suggested.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading THE COOPERATIVE PARENTS "I wonder how a place like this apartment will look to her," Beulah said thoughtfully.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
wouldn't
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From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, I wouldn't be in your shoes for the next few days for anything in the world, Beulah Page; would you, Margaret?"
