used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
how long something has existed
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
Bessy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of the three girls Bessy King had the most indications of the traditional country girl.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The pink came and went like a swift summer cloud.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The pink came and went like a swift summer cloud.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Of the three girls Bessy King had the most indications of the traditional country girl.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
a young female
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Of the three girls Bessy King had the most indications of the traditional country girl.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of the three girls Bessy King had the most indications of the traditional country girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Of the three girls Bessy King had the most indications of the traditional country girl.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
inexhausible
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The pink came and went like a swift summer cloud.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of the three girls Bessy King had the most indications of the traditional country girl.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
a light shade of red
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
on the contrary
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A fine clear skin, pink cheeks and a plump figure, and an inexhausible flow of spirits, ready for any fun or frolic.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The pink came and went like a swift summer cloud.
moving very fast
From this reading The pink came and went like a swift summer cloud.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the three girls Bessy King had the most indications of the traditional country girl.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Of the three girls Bessy King had the most indications of the traditional country girl.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading Of the three girls Bessy King had the most indications of the traditional country girl.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ELIZABETH AND--PEACE Mrs. King brought back Elizabeth Manning, a pale, slim ghost of a girl, tall for her age--indeed, really grown up, her mother said.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The pink came and went like a swift summer cloud.
at the time that
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doris was always well, but she had the Adams complexion, which was rather pale, with color when she was warm, or enthusiastic or indignant.
