used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading And the resplendent maiden was Anne!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
Batcheller
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From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
cause to be bored
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
brand-newadjectiveUS /ˈbrændnuː/
conspicuously new
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
COINSnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
coughedverbUS /kɔːft/
past form of “cough” — exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
Fairfax
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From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
gipsynoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
a young female
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
Judy's
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From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
modishadjective
in the current fashion or style
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
reefernounUS /ˈriːfər/
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
seashorenounUS /ˈsiːʃɔːr/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
a particular situation
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
unquestionableadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbəl/
incapable of being questioned
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
up-to-datenessnoun
the property of belonging to the present time
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a stately old man, imposing in spite of a tweed cap and sack coat.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SPANISH COINS Three weeks after Judy's exciting experience at the gipsy camp, an interesting party of travellers were gathered on the platform at Fairfax station.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
which person or people
From this reading By his side stood a slender girl in gray, who coughed now and then, and near them, perched on a brand-new trunk, which bore the initials "A. B." was a small maiden, resplendent in a modish blue serge, a scarlet reefer, a stiff sailor hat of unquestionable up-to-dateness, and tan shoes!
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must let her go to the seashore with us," the Judge had said to Mrs. Batcheller.
