used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
advantageouslyadverb
in a manner affording benefit or advantage
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
move towards
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
Clem
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From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
Cyn
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From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
Cyn's
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From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ONE SUMMER DAY.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
much-talked
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From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
Nattie
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From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
not any; not one
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE SUMMER DAY.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
win a victory over
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
Quimby's
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From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading ONE SUMMER DAY.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her success at the concert had been so decided that she was the recipient of many offers for the coming season, and was enabled to accept those that promised most advantageously.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
which person or people
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading The week that decided Quimby's fate so unexpectedly and brought him so much woe, to Cyn brought good tidings.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No one was more honestly glad than was Nattie in her congratulations; Nattie, who had fought and overcome that selfish pain and bitter wonder of hers, why Cyn should have everything and she nothing.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Since the approach of summer, a much-talked of project among them had been a little picnic party in the woods, and as Clem now proposed to get it up in honor of Cyn's success, the plan was immediately carried out.
