used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost every one had on some emblem that recognized the day.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
Betty
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From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Almost every one had on some emblem that recognized the day.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading Almost every one had on some emblem that recognized the day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Almost every one had on some emblem that recognized the day.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Almost every one had on some emblem that recognized the day.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
Kathryn
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From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
Kathryn's
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From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
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 As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
not one, and not any
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Almost every one had on some emblem that recognized the day.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
sewedadjectiveUS /soʊd/
fastened with stitches
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
express in words
From this reading As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Almost every one had on some emblem that recognized the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some of the boys had made themselves into clever representations of comic valentines, but Betty thought that Kathryn must have changed her mind about being one, as she could not find among them all any of Kathryn’s height.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
valentinesnounUS /ˈvæləntaɪnz/
plural of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to features, Betty had been sure that she could tell; but among so many shifting figures it was confusing.
which person or people
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
who's
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From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN EXCHANGE OF HEARTS “Look who’s here,” and kindred expressions, with frank comments on her idea and costume, greeted Betty at the beginning.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “There are some other ‘valentines,’ but none quite like yours,” said one gypsy, who wore an arrow caught through her belt, a silver one in her hair, and large red hearts sewed on her flowing sleeves.
