used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a heady quality in the very ring of her name.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had no difficulty in securing an introduction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
brewedverbUS /bruːd/
past form of “brew” — prepare by brewing
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading She was a connection of the Wetmores, as was he, though through opposite sides of the house.
corn-silk
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From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He had no difficulty in securing an introduction.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
a quick look
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
guilelessadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪlləs/
free of deceit
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
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 His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
headyadjectiveUS /ˈhedi/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading There was a heady quality in the very ring of her name.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a heady quality in the very ring of her name.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was a connection of the Wetmores, as was he, though through opposite sides of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a heady quality in the very ring of her name.
indiscrimination
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From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading He had no difficulty in securing an introduction.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was a heady quality in the very ring of her name.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no difficulty in securing an introduction.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a heady quality in the very ring of her name.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading She was a connection of the Wetmores, as was he, though through opposite sides of the house.
pale-yellow
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From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
poppiesnounUS /ˈpɑːpiz/
plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
promptings
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From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading There was a heady quality in the very ring of her name.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading There was a heady quality in the very ring of her name.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He had no difficulty in securing an introduction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a connection of the Wetmores, as was he, though through opposite sides of the house.
sheafnounUS /ʃiːf/
a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She was a connection of the Wetmores, as was he, though through opposite sides of the house.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a heady quality in the very ring of her name.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was a connection of the Wetmores, as was he, though through opposite sides of the house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She was a connection of the Wetmores, as was he, though through opposite sides of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for Peter himself, he had never been able to explain the magic Kitty had brewed for him.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was a heady quality in the very ring of her name.
a vivid mental image
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a heady quality in the very ring of her name.
Wetmores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was a connection of the Wetmores, as was he, though through opposite sides of the house.
a Caucasian
From this reading His first glimpse of her, on Class Day, in a white gown and a hat that to his manly indiscrimination looked as guileless as a sheaf of poppies nodding above the pale-yellow hair that had the sheen of corn-silk, had been a vision that stirred in him heroic promptings.
