used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
ALLYnounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading PHILLIP LAWSON HAS GAINED AN ALLY.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PHILLIP LAWSON HAS GAINED AN ALLY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
drawing-room
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From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
Evelyn
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From this reading And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading PHILLIP LAWSON HAS GAINED AN ALLY.
a young female
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PHILLIP LAWSON HAS GAINED AN ALLY.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
Jennie
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From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
LAWSON
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From this reading PHILLIP LAWSON HAS GAINED AN ALLY.
absolutely essential
From this reading And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
passwordnounUS /ˈpæswɜːrd/
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
PHILLIP
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From this reading PHILLIP LAWSON HAS GAINED AN ALLY.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
rompingverbUS /ˈrɑːmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “romp” — play boisterously
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
move an implement through
From this reading And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
Sunnybank
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From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her bright presence shone everywhere from the drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of the romping, noisy boys.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
Verne's
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From this reading And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
someone who visits
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
accept gladly
From this reading It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at "Sunnybank."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
