used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Friday night's storm they were both particularly sweet to Lesbia.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
BloomsnounUS /bluːmz/
plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
the two together, not just one
From this reading After Friday night's storm they were both particularly sweet to Lesbia.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Yes, of course.
dearly loved
From this reading "We want you to have plenty of young friends, dear!" said Minnie earnestly.
your usual mood
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
in a serious manner
From this reading "We want you to have plenty of young friends, dear!" said Minnie earnestly.
divisible by two
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading After Friday night's storm they were both particularly sweet to Lesbia.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "We want you to have plenty of young friends, dear!" said Minnie earnestly.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We want you to have plenty of young friends, dear!" said Minnie earnestly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
Lesbia
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From this reading After Friday night's storm they were both particularly sweet to Lesbia.
LotusnounUS /ˈloʊtəs/
native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
Marion
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From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
Minnie
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From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
Morwood
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From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After Friday night's storm they were both particularly sweet to Lesbia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading After Friday night's storm they were both particularly sweet to Lesbia.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
a full supply
From this reading "We want you to have plenty of young friends, dear!" said Minnie earnestly.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We want you to have plenty of young friends, dear!" said Minnie earnestly.
an educational institution
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
short-livedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtˈlaɪvd/
lasting a very short time
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
in the near future
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading After Friday night's storm they were both particularly sweet to Lesbia.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading After Friday night's storm they were both particularly sweet to Lesbia.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They even suggested that she might ask a few of her school chums to tea and included Marion Morwood in the invitation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Friday night's storm they were both particularly sweet to Lesbia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Friday night's storm they were both particularly sweet to Lesbia.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "We want you to have plenty of young friends, dear!" said Minnie earnestly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We want you to have plenty of young friends, dear!" said Minnie earnestly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lotus Blooms Paul's bursts of temper were always short-lived and soon repented, and Minnie had a remarkably gentle disposition.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, of course.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We want you to have plenty of young friends, dear!" said Minnie earnestly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "We want you to have plenty of young friends, dear!" said Minnie earnestly.
