used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
ADMIRERnounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
(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 AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Out in Iowa, girls and boys are allowed to like each other, and revel in each other's company.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Out in Iowa, girls and boys are allowed to like each other, and revel in each other's company.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was the Middle West, where girls are to be trusted.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Out in Iowa, girls and boys are allowed to like each other, and revel in each other's company.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Out in Iowa, girls and boys are allowed to like each other, and revel in each other's company.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
IowanounUS /ˈaɪəwə/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri
From this reading Out in Iowa, girls and boys are allowed to like each other, and revel in each other's company.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Out in Iowa, girls and boys are allowed to like each other, and revel in each other's company.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
the force of workers available
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading But this was the Middle West, where girls are to be trusted.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Out in Iowa, girls and boys are allowed to like each other, and revel in each other's company.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Out in Iowa, girls and boys are allowed to like each other, and revel in each other's company.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading Out in Iowa, girls and boys are allowed to like each other, and revel in each other's company.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
not often
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this was the Middle West, where girls are to be trusted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But this was the Middle West, where girls are to be trusted.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading But this was the Middle West, where girls are to be trusted.
unchaperoned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this was the Middle West, where girls are to be trusted.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We know how things are managed in the "best homes" of the big cities,--girls are sheltered from innocent open things, and, too often, indulge in really serious amusements on the quiet.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading But this was the Middle West, where girls are to be trusted.
in or at the place that
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
which person or people
From this reading Not all girls, of course, but as a matter of fact, the girls who need watching, seldom get enough of it to keep them out of mischief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AN ADMIRER It must be remembered that Prudence did not live in a sheltered and exclusive city home, where girls are rigidly withheld from all unchaperoned intercourse with young men and old.
