used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
Challoner's
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From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
a small house with a single story
From this reading This was one of the customs at Glen Cottage.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
placed crosswise
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading This was one of the customs at Glen Cottage.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
dewsnounUS /duːz/
plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK OBJECTS TO THE MOUNTAINS.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading This was one of the customs at Glen Cottage.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
and nothing more
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading DICK OBJECTS TO THE MOUNTAINS.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
not any; not one
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading DICK OBJECTS TO THE MOUNTAINS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was one of the customs at Glen Cottage.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was one of the customs at Glen Cottage.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
Phillis
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From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
prudentialadjectiveUS /pruːˈdenʃəl/
arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
saunternounUS /ˈsɔːntər/
a careless leisurely gait
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
express in words
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK OBJECTS TO THE MOUNTAINS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was one of the customs at Glen Cottage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK OBJECTS TO THE MOUNTAINS.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was one of the customs at Glen Cottage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
at the time that
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
a Caucasian
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "Shall we have our usual stroll?" asked Phillis, as Nan and Dick joined her at the window.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When any such fitting escort offered itself, the three girls would put on their hats, and, regardless of the evening dews and their crisp white dresses, would saunter, under Dick's guidance through the quiet village, or down and up the country roads "just for a breath of air," as they would say.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is only fair to Mrs. Challoner's views of propriety to say that she would have trusted her three pretty daughters to no other young man but Dick; and of late certain prudential doubts had crossed her mind.
