used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
anew
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
eagerly desirous
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading Beth looked in Maud Stanton's face and forbore to speak as she embraced her friend.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
give encouragement to
From this reading This reception seemed to cheer Maud Stanton immensely.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Beth looked in Maud Stanton's face and forbore to speak as she embraced her friend.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Beth looked in Maud Stanton's face and forbore to speak as she embraced her friend.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
forbore
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From this reading Beth looked in Maud Stanton's face and forbore to speak as she embraced her friend.
set up or found
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Beth looked in Maud Stanton's face and forbore to speak as she embraced her friend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
a young female
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
how
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From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading This reception seemed to cheer Maud Stanton immensely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beth looked in Maud Stanton's face and forbore to speak as she embraced her friend.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Beth looked in Maud Stanton's face and forbore to speak as she embraced her friend.
Maud
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From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading This reception seemed to cheer Maud Stanton immensely.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This reception seemed to cheer Maud Stanton immensely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
express in speech
From this reading Beth looked in Maud Stanton's face and forbore to speak as she embraced her friend.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading This reception seemed to cheer Maud Stanton immensely.
Stanton's
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From this reading Beth looked in Maud Stanton's face and forbore to speak as she embraced her friend.
sweet-facedadjective
having a pleasing face or one showing a sweet disposition
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This reception seemed to cheer Maud Stanton immensely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Then Jones shook both hands of the new arrival and Uncle John kissed her with the same tenderness he showed his own nieces.
usurpingverbUS /ˌjuːˈsɜːrpɪŋ/
-ing form of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
precisely as stated
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIRL A sweet-faced girl, very attractive but with a sad and anxious expression, descended from the Pullman and brightened as she found her friends standing with outstretched arms to greet her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Maud!" cried Patsy, usurping the first hug, "how glad I am to see you again!"
