used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading "What in the world induced you to abandon your beloved ranch?" inquired Mr. Merrick.
adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
in addition
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
ATTRACTIVEadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
aunties
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From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
dearly loved
From this reading "What in the world induced you to abandon your beloved ranch?" inquired Mr. Merrick.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
CherubnounUS /ˈtʃerəb/
a sweet innocent baby
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
dark-eyed
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From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
dimpledverbUS /ˈdɪmpəld/
past form of “dimple” — mark with, or as if with, dimples
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
a young female
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
girl-wife
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From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading "What in the world induced you to abandon your beloved ranch?" inquired Mr. Merrick.
Inez
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From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What in the world induced you to abandon your beloved ranch?" inquired Mr. Merrick.
irreverentlyadverb
without respect
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
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 Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
Louise
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From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
Merrick
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From this reading "What in the world induced you to abandon your beloved ranch?" inquired Mr. Merrick.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What in the world induced you to abandon your beloved ranch?" inquired Mr. Merrick.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading "What in the world induced you to abandon your beloved ranch?" inquired Mr. Merrick.
relinquishedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
that has been withdrawn or retreated from
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
done under pressure
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
smotherverbUS /ˈsmʌðər/
envelop completely
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
Toodlums
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From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
weeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading It also brought "the Cherub," a wee dimpled baby hugged closely in the arms of Inez, its Mexican nurse.
Weldon
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From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What in the world induced you to abandon your beloved ranch?" inquired Mr. Merrick.
at the time that
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
which person or people
From this reading AN ATTRACTIVE GIRL On Saturday they were treated to a genuine surprise, for when the omnibus drew up before the hotel entrance it brought Arthur Weldon and his girl-wife, Louise, who was Uncle John's eldest niece.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Patsy and Beth shrieked in ecstasy as they rushed forward to smother "Toodlums," as they irreverently called the Cherub, with kisses.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "What in the world induced you to abandon your beloved ranch?" inquired Mr. Merrick.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What in the world induced you to abandon your beloved ranch?" inquired Mr. Merrick.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What in the world induced you to abandon your beloved ranch?" inquired Mr. Merrick.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Inez, a handsome, dark-eyed girl, relinquished her burden cheerfully to the two adoring "aunties," while Uncle John kissed Louise and warmly shook the hand of her youthful husband.
