used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER CHALLENGE.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading ANOTHER CHALLENGE.
a special loved one
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
set up or found
From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
Horner
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From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
Merriwell
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From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were a number of jolly girls, and Thornton was not long in looking around for Grace Darling.
Paulding
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From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
Rattleton
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From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
determined
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This he had expected, however, and he was resolved to notice them as little as possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading Willis Paulding was there, and Tad Horner came later, much to Tom's surprise, as he had not known Tad had been invited.
Winnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thornton found Merriwell, Diamond, Rattleton and Browning were among Winnie Lee's guests.
