used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “She’s a girl we picked up in the road,” Linda explained.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “You sure fixed her up some since this afternoon.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “Didn’t Aunt Emily tell you why we were staying over in Milwaukee?”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
CinderellanounUS /ˌsɪndərˈelə/
a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
Didn't
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From this reading “Didn’t Aunt Emily tell you why we were staying over in Milwaukee?”
Emily
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From this reading “Didn’t Aunt Emily tell you why we were staying over in Milwaukee?”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “She’s a girl we picked up in the road,” Linda explained.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading “You sure fixed her up some since this afternoon.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “No; only that some friend was in the hospital.
a young female
From this reading “She’s a girl we picked up in the road,” Linda explained.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You sure fixed her up some since this afternoon.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading “No; only that some friend was in the hospital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “She’s a girl we picked up in the road,” Linda explained.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
Linda
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From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
MilwaukeenounUS /mɪlˈwɔːki/
largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries
From this reading “Didn’t Aunt Emily tell you why we were staying over in Milwaukee?”
not any; not one
From this reading “No; only that some friend was in the hospital.
and nothing more
From this reading “No; only that some friend was in the hospital.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Didn’t Aunt Emily tell you why we were staying over in Milwaukee?”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading “She’s a girl we picked up in the road,” Linda explained.
Ralph
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From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “She’s a girl we picked up in the road,” Linda explained.
She's
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From this reading “She’s a girl we picked up in the road,” Linda explained.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “You sure fixed her up some since this afternoon.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “You sure fixed her up some since this afternoon.”
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Didn’t Aunt Emily tell you why we were staying over in Milwaukee?”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “You sure fixed her up some since this afternoon.”
express in words
From this reading “Didn’t Aunt Emily tell you why we were staying over in Milwaukee?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “No; only that some friend was in the hospital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “You sure fixed her up some since this afternoon.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No; only that some friend was in the hospital.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “She’s a girl we picked up in the road,” Linda explained.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Didn’t Aunt Emily tell you why we were staying over in Milwaukee?”
which person or people
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Didn’t Aunt Emily tell you why we were staying over in Milwaukee?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Who is this Cinderella you brought home, Linda?” asked Ralph, as the young couple started for the party.
