aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And style was about the only thing that Polly lacked, having all fine qualities in her character.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
how long something has existed
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And style was about the only thing that Polly lacked, having all fine qualities in her character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
any person at all
From this reading Mrs. Brewster wished Polly to feel herself the equal of anyone she met, if it pertained to dress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
endowed with authority
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
brought into existence
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
Brewster
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From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
Brewsters
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From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading And style was about the only thing that Polly lacked, having all fine qualities in her character.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
put on clothes
From this reading Mrs. Brewster wished Polly to feel herself the equal of anyone she met, if it pertained to dress.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Mrs. Brewster wished Polly to feel herself the equal of anyone she met, if it pertained to dress.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Mrs. Brewster wished Polly to feel herself the equal of anyone she met, if it pertained to dress.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading And style was about the only thing that Polly lacked, having all fine qualities in her character.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
set up or found
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And style was about the only thing that Polly lacked, having all fine qualities in her character.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Brewster wished Polly to feel herself the equal of anyone she met, if it pertained to dress.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Brewster wished Polly to feel herself the equal of anyone she met, if it pertained to dress.
impressionableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənəbəl/
easily impressed or influenced
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Brewster wished Polly to feel herself the equal of anyone she met, if it pertained to dress.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading And style was about the only thing that Polly lacked, having all fine qualities in her character.
lava-jewels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Mrs. Brewster wished Polly to feel herself the equal of anyone she met, if it pertained to dress.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Brewster wished Polly to feel herself the equal of anyone she met, if it pertained to dress.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
not any; not one
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
and nothing more
From this reading And style was about the only thing that Polly lacked, having all fine qualities in her character.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
Pebblyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
pertainedverbUS /pərˈteɪnd/
past form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading Mrs. Brewster wished Polly to feel herself the equal of anyone she met, if it pertained to dress.
PitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading And style was about the only thing that Polly lacked, having all fine qualities in her character.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
refrain from harming
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And style was about the only thing that Polly lacked, having all fine qualities in her character.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
a special situation
From this reading And style was about the only thing that Polly lacked, having all fine qualities in her character.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
westernersnounUS /ˈwestərnərz/
plural of “westerner” — an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
at the time that
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
in or at the place that
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
which person or people
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mrs. Brewster wished Polly to feel herself the equal of anyone she met, if it pertained to dress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before the westerners awake to the new day, let us renew our acquaintance with them.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
a late time of life
From this reading Polly Brewster, of Pebbly Pit, born and reared on that wonderful ranch in Colorado where the lava-jewels were found, is for the first time in her fourteen years, away from home.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As she is at the most impressionable age, her wise mother authorized Anne Stewart, the young teacher who had spent the summer with the Brewsters and who was engaged to John Brewster, to spare no money when fitting Polly out for her life in New York.
