used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
anew
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The thin, shy child had grown almost plump and was full of spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mrs. Jenks and her husband were delighted at the change in Hazel’s appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Jenks and her husband were delighted at the change in Hazel’s appearance.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Mrs. Jenks and her husband were delighted at the change in Hazel’s appearance.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The thin, shy child had grown almost plump and was full of spirits.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
greatly pleased
From this reading Mrs. Jenks and her husband were delighted at the change in Hazel’s appearance.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
disheveledadjectiveUS /dɪˈʃevəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The thin, shy child had grown almost plump and was full of spirits.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
good-night
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From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The thin, shy child had grown almost plump and was full of spirits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The thin, shy child had grown almost plump and was full of spirits.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
Hazel's
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From this reading Mrs. Jenks and her husband were delighted at the change in Hazel’s appearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Jenks and her husband were delighted at the change in Hazel’s appearance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Jenks and her husband were delighted at the change in Hazel’s appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
Jenks
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From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
engage in
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
MontgomerynounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
absolutely essential
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The thin, shy child had grown almost plump and was full of spirits.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
Perkins
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From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading The thin, shy child had grown almost plump and was full of spirits.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
romped
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From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
express in words
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading The thin, shy child had grown almost plump and was full of spirits.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The thin, shy child had grown almost plump and was full of spirits.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Jenks and her husband were delighted at the change in Hazel’s appearance.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The thin, shy child had grown almost plump and was full of spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
on a floor above
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Excuse me,” Hazel called as she ran upstairs, “but that is the way Mr. Perkins likes me to say good-night to him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Jenks and her husband were delighted at the change in Hazel’s appearance.
at the time that
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading HOME It was necessary to stay in Montgomery over night in order to make railroad connections; so Hazel was able to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jenks again, while Miss Davis went to a hotel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She talked gaily at dinner, she romped with the children, and she gave her host such a generous good-night hug that he was breathless and disheveled when it was over.
