used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
ClownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
disapprovedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/
past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
put on clothes
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
escapadenounUS /ˈeskəpeɪd/
a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
divisible by two
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
Hetty
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From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
Hetty's
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From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
JOE
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From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
Pearl's
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From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
Periwinklenoun
chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
on the contrary
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
SHRINEnounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
not in physical motion
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The minister had called for the special purpose of meeting Miss Hetty's new charges, very much to that good lady's dismay.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
precisely as stated
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
at the time that
From this reading It so happened that this meeting took place that very Sunday afternoon when the two children were doing penance for their morning's escapade.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT THE SHRINE OF JOE SMITH The occasion of the first meeting with the minister was a memorable one for Pearl and Periwinkle.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "As good as Clown Jerry," was Pearl's rather startling statement, while Periwinkle assured Aunt Hetty that the preacher was even more brilliant than the Fat Woman.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She afterward declared it to be one of the tricks of fate that the minister should have called at that particular time, especially since her niece still wore that horrid blue dress of which she so much disapproved.
