used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
(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 Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
Betty
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From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
Betty's
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From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading You have certainly changed a lot in a year,” he declared kindly.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading You have certainly changed a lot in a year,” he declared kindly.
couldn't
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From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
without deviation
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
Dr
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From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
at any time
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading “It seems funny to talk of your having to pick up, Betty.
a young female
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
the act of departing
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have certainly changed a lot in a year,” he declared kindly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “It seems funny to talk of your having to pick up, Betty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You have certainly changed a lot in a year,” he declared kindly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It seems funny to talk of your having to pick up, Betty.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading You have certainly changed a lot in a year,” he declared kindly.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading You have certainly changed a lot in a year,” he declared kindly.
Millville
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From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
and nothing more
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
Paulding
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From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
Pogany
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From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
an educational institution
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “It seems funny to talk of your having to pick up, Betty.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “It seems funny to talk of your having to pick up, Betty.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
to-day
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From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
Vandegrift
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From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she flushed, the girl was prettier than ever, and Pogany put his arm about her--she was nearly as tall as he--and drew her awkwardly to himself.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Aunt Sarah had grumbled at her going in holiday time, but Betty’s father had declared she should do as she liked not only to-day but for all the vacation and see if she couldn’t pick up a little before she went back to school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON Wednesday afternoon, Betty and Rose set out directly after dinner, ostensibly for Paulding, in reality for Millville, with nine dollars in the little pocket of Betty’s blouse for Dr. Vandegrift.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading You have certainly changed a lot in a year,” he declared kindly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have certainly changed a lot in a year,” he declared kindly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It seems funny to talk of your having to pick up, Betty.
