used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
assetnounUS /ˈæset/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
assetsnounUS /ˈæsets/
anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
rid of obstructions
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
power to direct or determine
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
divisible by two
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
flappernounUS /ˈflæpər/
a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
frecklesnounUS /ˈfrekəlz/
plural of “freckle” — a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
a young female
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
highest in quality
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
guiltlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪltlɪs/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
imperfectionsnounUS /ˌɪmpərˈfekʃənz/
plural of “imperfection” — the state or an instance of being imperfect
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
Josie
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From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
Josie's
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From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
Louise
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From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
milk-whiteadjective
of a white the color of fresh milk
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
absolutely essential
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
not any; not one
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
O'Gorman
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From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
O'Gorman's
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From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
and nothing more
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
Reilly
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From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
self-consciousnessnounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Certainly there was little in Josie’s appearance that to the casual observer would have passed muster as an asset.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
three-year-oldadjective
three years of age
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even Josie, who was as free from vanity and self-consciousness as any girl living, had much satisfaction in her feet which were as smooth and guiltless of imperfections as those of a three-year-old child.
in or at the place that
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Author of The “Mary Louise” Stories, in which Josie O’Gorman, the Girl Detective, was a leading character The Reilly & Lee Co. Chicago _Printed in the United States of America_ Josie O’Gorman’s appearance was one of her greatest assets.
which person or people
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be sure her sandy hair was abundant and well kept; her complexion, though subject to freckles, smooth and clear and milk-white where the sun could not reach it; her teeth even and pearly; her figure, small but erect with every muscle under the control of the alert mind of the girl; her feet--well, her feet the most scornful flapper might have envied.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To the general run of young girls who look upon beauty as the one and only attribute necessary for success in life no doubt this statement would sound absurd.
