used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
a youthful male person
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
ChiconounUS /ˈtʃiːkoʊ/
United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961)
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
coaxverbUS /koʊks/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
Dr
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From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
Joanne
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From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
conformity or harmony
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
Lopez
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From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
outburstsnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrsts/
plural of “outburst” — an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
Pablo
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From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
Paulino
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From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
Selden
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From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
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 She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
having a supporting base
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
stowawaynounUS /ˈstoʊəweɪ/
a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This pleasant thought caused her to flash a sudden smile at the friendly boy now standing by his mother’s side.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
the topmost one of two
From this reading THE LOVELY LADY The news of a stowaway had reached the upper deck before Joanne arrived there.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had quite recovered her composure by this time, and, as usual after one of her excitable outbursts, she was turning her dark cloud to show the silver lining.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She remembered that Dr. Selden had said that Paulino Lopez had a swarm of children, so why should he not be pleased to have one of them provided for?
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It was fortunate, she told herself, that there were some days before the vessel could reach New York, and in that time, probably she could coax her grandfather into keeping both Pablo and Chico.
