used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HELEN AND THE STRIKE LEADER'S WIFE.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But what had become of Helen Nash?
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading She walked briskly four blocks east and boarded a street car.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading She walked briskly four blocks east and boarded a street car.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading She walked briskly four blocks east and boarded a street car.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what had become of Helen Nash?
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She walked briskly four blocks east and boarded a street car.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A twenty-minutes' ride took her into the heart of the mining tenement district.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading She walked briskly four blocks east and boarded a street car.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
FlamingonounUS /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She walked briskly four blocks east and boarded a street car.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But what had become of Helen Nash?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A twenty-minutes' ride took her into the heart of the mining tenement district.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HELEN AND THE STRIKE LEADER'S WIFE.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A twenty-minutes' ride took her into the heart of the mining tenement district.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
immediately past
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
LEADER'SnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading HELEN AND THE STRIKE LEADER'S WIFE.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading A twenty-minutes' ride took her into the heart of the mining tenement district.
NashnounUS /næʃ/
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading But what had become of Helen Nash?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But what had become of Helen Nash?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A twenty-minutes' ride took her into the heart of the mining tenement district.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She walked briskly four blocks east and boarded a street car.
Stanlock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She walked briskly four blocks east and boarded a street car.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading HELEN AND THE STRIKE LEADER'S WIFE.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading A twenty-minutes' ride took her into the heart of the mining tenement district.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELEN AND THE STRIKE LEADER'S WIFE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A twenty-minutes' ride took her into the heart of the mining tenement district.
twenty-minutes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A twenty-minutes' ride took her into the heart of the mining tenement district.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She walked briskly four blocks east and boarded a street car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what had become of Helen Nash?
which person or people
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading HELEN AND THE STRIKE LEADER'S WIFE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was a very determined little woman who stole out of the Stanlock residence, with the contents of the last threatening letter fresh in her memory, after the return of the members of Flamingo Camp Fire from their Sunday afternoon drive.
