used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
Cameron's
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From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
a young female
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
be the source of pain
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading No, indeed!
Jabez
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From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
and nothing more
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
for more time
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
a particular point in time
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
not any; not one
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
and nothing more
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
PIPESnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
on the contrary
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
having a supporting base
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE KINGDOM OF PIPES Ruth Fielding at first felt only hurt; then she felt angry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
male cat
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
precisely as stated
From this reading And to her mind, just a moment later, Tom Cameron's very military looking shoulders and stride seemed rather funny.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
at the time that
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
which person or people
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was no longer the timid, sensitive girl who had faced Jabez Miller when she first came to the Red Mill with a tremulous smile, to be sure, but tears standing thick in her eyes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The present Ruth Fielding, a young woman of purpose and experience, not only could hide her feelings--especially if they were hurt ones--but possessed a saving sense of humor.
