used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
artificiallyadverbUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəli/
not according to nature; not by natural means
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
Brainerd
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From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
currentlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrəntli/
at this time or period; now
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
a female human offspring
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The servants understood the situation, and so did Eunice.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
Eunice
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From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
usually; as a rule
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
hostessesnounUS /ˈhoʊstəsəz/
plural of “hostess” — a woman host
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
Hoyt
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From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
pepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
cut with a saw
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants understood the situation, and so did Eunice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The servants understood the situation, and so did Eunice.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The servants understood the situation, and so did Eunice.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
soulfuladjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlfəl/
full of or expressing deep emotion
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
tactfullyadverbUS /ˈtæktfəli/
showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
a special situation
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
Tommy
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From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The servants understood the situation, and so did Eunice.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was dark and slender, a quick and impatient little thing, with an abundance of what was currently known as “pep.”
belonging to which person
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Tommy you saw at racing meets and boxing events, and generally you noticed that he had with him a new lady, highly and artificially colored; sometimes she wore a veil, and you kept tactfully out of the way, understanding that Tommy was “playing the woman game.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE WAR I Eunice Hoyt was the daughter of “Tommy” Hoyt, of Hoyt and Brainerd, whose advertisements of investment securities you saw on the financial pages of the Beach City newspapers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Tommy you saw pictured among “the distinguished hostesses of the week”; she went in for art, and there would be a soulful young man about the house.
