24th
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From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
a line of approach
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The Randolph home looked a bower of Christmas greenery and blossoms when the guests entered it that chill morning.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading The Randolph home looked a bower of Christmas greenery and blossoms when the guests entered it that chill morning.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The Randolph home looked a bower of Christmas greenery and blossoms when the guests entered it that chill morning.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The Randolph home looked a bower of Christmas greenery and blossoms when the guests entered it that chill morning.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
carefully weighed
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
Courtney
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From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
crimpsnounUS /krɪmps/
plural of “crimp” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
without deviation
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
Edgewood
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From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
being one more than seven
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
Ely
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From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Randolph home looked a bower of Christmas greenery and blossoms when the guests entered it that chill morning.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
divisible by two
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
every person
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
fichusnounUS /ˈfɪtʃəs/
plural of “fichu” — a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
frillsnounUS /frɪlz/
plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
furbelows
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From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
the act of departing
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
greenerynounUS /ˈɡriːnəri/
green foliage
From this reading The Randolph home looked a bower of Christmas greenery and blossoms when the guests entered it that chill morning.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Randolph home looked a bower of Christmas greenery and blossoms when the guests entered it that chill morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
HolidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
HOLLYnounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Randolph home looked a bower of Christmas greenery and blossoms when the guests entered it that chill morning.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Randolph home looked a bower of Christmas greenery and blossoms when the guests entered it that chill morning.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
MISTLETOEnounUS /ˈmɪsəltoʊ/
American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Randolph home looked a bower of Christmas greenery and blossoms when the guests entered it that chill morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
president'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
Randolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
a particular situation
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "From directly after breakfast until midnight," the invitation ran, and the president's car was to be at the Home by eight o'clock.
waistsnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waist” — the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
at the time that
From this reading The Randolph home looked a bower of Christmas greenery and blossoms when the guests entered it that chill morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOLLY AND MISTLETOE June Holiday Home awoke early on the 24th of December, for everybody--which means fifteen of the residents--was going to spend the day with Mrs. Randolph.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Mrs. Post, being unable to walk, had at first considered herself as entirely out of the fun; but Mrs. Randolph won the enduring love of that eldest member of the Home circle by saying that she should send an extra man with the chauffeur, so that Mrs. Post might have no fears regarding her trip from Edgewood Avenue to Courtney Street.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
but in spite of that
From this reading Such a profusion of curls and crimps, of new dresses and waists and fichus, added to new shoes and hats and coats, would have shocked the former superintendent of the Home; but Miss Churchill and Miss Ely even offered their services in the putting on of frills and furbelows, to the astonishment of those not yet grown familiar with kindness.
