used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Jennie was puffing with hard exercise and blamed Helen for making her walk so fast.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
give encouragement to
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
cobwebsnounUS /ˈkɑːbwebz/
plural of “cobweb” — a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Jennie was puffing with hard exercise and blamed Helen for making her walk so fast.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Jennie was puffing with hard exercise and blamed Helen for making her walk so fast.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
flippantlyadverb
in a flippant manner
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jennie was puffing with hard exercise and blamed Helen for making her walk so fast.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Jennie was puffing with hard exercise and blamed Helen for making her walk so fast.
harum-scarumnoun
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jennie was puffing with hard exercise and blamed Helen for making her walk so fast.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
Jennie
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From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Jennie was puffing with hard exercise and blamed Helen for making her walk so fast.
Marchand
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From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
and nothing more
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
pebblenounUS /ˈpebəl/
a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
like better; value more highly
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
primlyadverbUS /ˈprɪmli/
in a prissy manner
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading Jennie was puffing with hard exercise and blamed Helen for making her walk so fast.
on the contrary
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
schoolgirlnounUS /ˈskuːlɡɜːrl/
a girl attending school
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jennie was puffing with hard exercise and blamed Helen for making her walk so fast.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Jennie was puffing with hard exercise and blamed Helen for making her walk so fast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading FINE NEWS The arrival of Helen and Jennie Marchand was like a breath of fresh air, blowing away the cobwebs in Ruth’s worried mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Helen explained that the other girls had gone motoring with their friends of the evening before and had sent word to Ruth that they would probably stop in at the Red Mill later in the day.
you're
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From this reading “Cheer up, you’re not the only pebble on the beach,” Helen retorted flippantly, as she flung herself into a corner of the old couch.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Now that I am a young matron and not a harum-scarum schoolgirl,” she said, as primly as Jennie could, “I prefer to walk rather than run to my appointments.”
