used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
balletnounUS /bæˈleɪ/
a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They made their call in the evening.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came to Clayton’s with their little daughter, of whom they were proud.
CHANGINGadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
Clayton's
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From this reading They came to Clayton’s with their little daughter, of whom they were proud.
dancernounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
a female human offspring
From this reading They came to Clayton’s with their little daughter, of whom they were proud.
put on clothes
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They made their call in the evening.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
Harkness
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From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
hotteradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtər/
comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They made their call in the evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
Justin
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From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They came to Clayton’s with their little daughter, of whom they were proud.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made their call in the evening.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They came to Clayton’s with their little daughter, of whom they were proud.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
over-alls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading They came to Clayton’s with their little daughter, of whom they were proud.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
redderadjectiveUS /ˈredər/
comparative of “red” — of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
rustled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They made their call in the evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They came to Clayton’s with their little daughter, of whom they were proud.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came to Clayton’s with their little daughter, of whom they were proud.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harkness was clad in new brown over-alls and jacket of the same material, and looked too big for them.
accept gladly
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
which person or people
From this reading CHANGING EVENTS Among those who were first to welcome Justin on his return to Paradise Valley were Steve and Pearl Harkness.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They came to Clayton’s with their little daughter, of whom they were proud.
belonging to which person
From this reading Mrs. Harkness rustled in a dress of real China silk, whose shade of red made her round red face seem even hotter and redder than it was, Helen was fluffy in white skirts that stood out like those of a ballet dancer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They came to Clayton’s with their little daughter, of whom they were proud.
