used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Here Mrs. Francis roused herself from her magazine, and turned around to Palmer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
BazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Thus everything went well until Fairview was reached.
communicated in words
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
Fairview
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From this reading Thus everything went well until Fairview was reached.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
set up or found
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
Francis
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From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here Mrs. Francis roused herself from her magazine, and turned around to Palmer.
a young female
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Mrs. Francis roused herself from her magazine, and turned around to Palmer.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Here Mrs. Francis roused herself from her magazine, and turned around to Palmer.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
PalmernounUS /ˈpɑːmər/
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Thus everything went well until Fairview was reached.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Here Mrs. Francis roused herself from her magazine, and turned around to Palmer.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
SPRUNGverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus everything went well until Fairview was reached.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Here Mrs. Francis roused herself from her magazine, and turned around to Palmer.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading Mrs. Francis insisted on a seat by herself, and an uninterrupted chance to read the October _Bazaar_ and Palmer, in the seat behind with Marian, inwardly blessed her literary taste.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Thus everything went well until Fairview was reached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus everything went well until Fairview was reached.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
(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 Thus everything went well until Fairview was reached.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thus everything went well until Fairview was reached.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The tickets secured, the baggage safely stowed away, Mrs. Francis and Marian fitted out with papers and periodicals, Palmer began thoroughly to enjoy his trip.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not only did the girl's obvious beauty attract him, but as their acquaintance developed, he found her in every way a charming companion; as he himself would more probably have expressed it, "A ripping fine girl."
