used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
Beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After being introduced to Wendell, he sat down on the other side of the Beauteous Maiden, and began to talk to her very low and earnestly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After being introduced to Wendell, he sat down on the other side of the Beauteous Maiden, and began to talk to her very low and earnestly.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After being introduced to Wendell, he sat down on the other side of the Beauteous Maiden, and began to talk to her very low and earnestly.
in a serious manner
From this reading After being introduced to Wendell, he sat down on the other side of the Beauteous Maiden, and began to talk to her very low and earnestly.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
electricsnounUS /ɪˈlektrɪks/
plural of “electric” — a car that is powered by electricity
From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading After being introduced to Wendell, he sat down on the other side of the Beauteous Maiden, and began to talk to her very low and earnestly.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
lemonadenounUS /ˈleməˈneɪd/
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading After being introduced to Wendell, he sat down on the other side of the Beauteous Maiden, and began to talk to her very low and earnestly.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
Maiden's
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From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
moving-picture
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From this reading By chance, they met on the electrics a friend of the Beauteous Maiden’s, a moving-picture friend, her leading man, in fact.
nutcakes
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From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
on one occasion
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After being introduced to Wendell, he sat down on the other side of the Beauteous Maiden, and began to talk to her very low and earnestly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
SAMMY
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From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After being introduced to Wendell, he sat down on the other side of the Beauteous Maiden, and began to talk to her very low and earnestly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He seemed very, very glad to see the Beauteous Maiden.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed very, very glad to see the Beauteous Maiden.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After being introduced to Wendell, he sat down on the other side of the Beauteous Maiden, and began to talk to her very low and earnestly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
StepsisternounUS /ˈstepsɪstər/
a sister who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After being introduced to Wendell, he sat down on the other side of the Beauteous Maiden, and began to talk to her very low and earnestly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
precisely as stated
From this reading He seemed very, very glad to see the Beauteous Maiden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
Wendell
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From this reading SAMMY TRIES HIS HAND The Stepsister brought him some lemonade and delicious nutcakes before they left, and Wendell felt better after he had eaten five of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
at the time that
From this reading Still, he was glad when the affectionate farewells were over, and he and the Beauteous Maiden were once more on their way to Boston.
