used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
AppletonnounUS /ˈæpəltən/
English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)
From this reading His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
brought into existence
From this reading His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
a social unit living together
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading She welcomed Hemming in the most friendly manner.
a young female
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading THE SPORTING PRESIDENT The President's name was Harris William Tetson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
HemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading She welcomed Hemming in the most friendly manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She welcomed Hemming in the most friendly manner.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She welcomed Hemming in the most friendly manner.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE SPORTING PRESIDENT The President's name was Harris William Tetson.
being perceived or observed
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
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 His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE SPORTING PRESIDENT The President's name was Harris William Tetson.
President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE SPORTING PRESIDENT The President's name was Harris William Tetson.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She welcomed Hemming in the most friendly manner.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
SPORTINGadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading THE SPORTING PRESIDENT The President's name was Harris William Tetson.
make steady
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
Tetson
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From this reading THE SPORTING PRESIDENT The President's name was Harris William Tetson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She shook hands with Hemming, and he noticed that the pressure of her hand was firm and steady, like that of a man's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPORTING PRESIDENT The President's name was Harris William Tetson.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SPORTING PRESIDENT The President's name was Harris William Tetson.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading She welcomed Hemming in the most friendly manner.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife had been Mary Appleton, born of cultured parents in Philadelphia.
William
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From this reading THE SPORTING PRESIDENT The President's name was Harris William Tetson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The third member of the family was a tall girl, with a soft voice and an English accent.
