used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
anew
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Is she alive?"
a quantity of money
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Prue lifted her from the box, her eyes opened wide, causing the little girl to jump and exclaim, "My!
in a state of sleep
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading As Prue lifted her from the box, her eyes opened wide, causing the little girl to jump and exclaim, "My!
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you see her wink?
dollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading As Prue lifted her from the box, her eyes opened wide, causing the little girl to jump and exclaim, "My!
opinion or judgment
From this reading As Prue lifted her from the box, her eyes opened wide, causing the little girl to jump and exclaim, "My!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Prue lifted her from the box, her eyes opened wide, causing the little girl to jump and exclaim, "My!
a young female
From this reading As Prue lifted her from the box, her eyes opened wide, causing the little girl to jump and exclaim, "My!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is she alive?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As Prue lifted her from the box, her eyes opened wide, causing the little girl to jump and exclaim, "My!
and nothing more
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
held up in the air
From this reading As Prue lifted her from the box, her eyes opened wide, causing the little girl to jump and exclaim, "My!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
loveliest
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From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
engage in
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As Prue lifted her from the box, her eyes opened wide, causing the little girl to jump and exclaim, "My!
not any; not one
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As Prue lifted her from the box, her eyes opened wide, causing the little girl to jump and exclaim, "My!
Prue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Did you see her wink?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
a special situation
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading JUST A ROSE It had been an easy task to convince little Prue that she must not again attempt to run away to Randy, but must try to be a little comfort to those at home; but no amount of reasoning could make her less lonely, until such a delightful thing happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
at the time that
From this reading A box addressed to Miss Prue Weston arrived one morning, and when its cover was removed, there lay the loveliest dolly, evidently sound asleep.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As Prue lifted her from the box, her eyes opened wide, causing the little girl to jump and exclaim, "My!
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading Did you see her wink?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you see her wink?
