used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
ASSnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
BaccalaureatenounUS /ˌbækəˈlɔːriət/
a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
BEHAVEDverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
a youthful male person
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
Carlotta
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From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
half the width of an em
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
exhortedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
the organ of sight
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
famille
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From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
for a limitless time
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It is most four o'clock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "My goodness!
graduatesnounUS /ˈɡrædʒəwəts/
plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is most four o'clock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is most four o'clock.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is most four o'clock.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My goodness!
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It is most four o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
revertverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrt/
go back to a previous state
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
Tony
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From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
WASN'T
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From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
look attentively
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suddenly she looked at her watch and sprang up from the arm of her uncle's chair on which she had been perched, chattering and content, for a couple of hours.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
which person or people
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading A BOY WHO WASN'T AN ASS BUT BEHAVED LIKE ONE Baccalaureate services being over and the graduates duly exhorted to the wisdom of the ages, the latter were for a time permitted to alight from their lofty pedestal in the public eye and to revert temporarily to the comfortable if less exalted state of being plain every day human girls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Philip and Carlotta went up on the heights fondly believing they were settling their destinies forever, Tony had been enjoying an afternoon _en famille_ with her uncle and her brother Ted.
