used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
copnounUS /kɑːp/
uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
From this reading The lady cop was there.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
put on clothes
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
brought together in one place
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
a young female
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
Jeanne's
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From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
and nothing more
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady cop was there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
MinusadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnəs/
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
on one occasion
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
PetiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, too, was Sun-Tan Tillie.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
Sun-Tan
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From this reading So, too, was Sun-Tan Tillie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The lady cop was there.
Tillie
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From this reading So, too, was Sun-Tan Tillie.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading So, too, was Sun-Tan Tillie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That night, just as the clock was striking twelve, an interesting company gathered in Petite Jeanne’s parlor.
which person or people
From this reading Close beside her was the “poor little rich girl,” who once had pledged her parents’ rubies, and lost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Minus her faded bathing suit, looking quite stunning in a new dress of dark green, her big eyes shining with interest, Tillie sat in a corner.
