used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Perhaps," reflected Patsy, "we've been misjudging him.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
bloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
a youthful male person
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
a young female
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Perhaps," reflected Patsy, "we've been misjudging him.
hothousesnounUS /ˈhɑːthaʊsɪz/
plural of “hothouse” — a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
ten 10s
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
a message received and understood
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
LOMA
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From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
misjudgingverbUS /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “misjudge” — judge incorrectly
From this reading "Perhaps," reflected Patsy, "we've been misjudging him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
Myrtle's
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From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
a brief written record
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
and nothing more
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps," reflected Patsy, "we've been misjudging him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "Perhaps," reflected Patsy, "we've been misjudging him.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She ran to show them to Patsy and Beth, who were amazed not only by the roses but by the fact that the queer Mr. Jones had sent them to Myrtle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON POINT LOMA Next morning a beautiful bunch of roses was brought to Myrtle's room--roses so magnificent that it seemed impossible they could be grown out of doors.
we've
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From this reading "Perhaps," reflected Patsy, "we've been misjudging him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
which person or people
From this reading But there are few hothouses in California, and the boy who brought the flowers confided to her the information that they were selected from more than five hundred blooms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading There was no card or note accompanying the gift, but after the younger girl had related her conversation with Mr. Jones the previous evening, they could not doubt but he had sent the flowers.
